Punjab

Plantation of Medicinal Plants at Kiratpur Sahib celebrating Sikh Guru Har Rai Ji’s Birthday

Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab (February 02, 2012): According to a press release (dated January 31, 2013) by EcoSikh: "Celebrating the 383rd birth anniversary of 7th Guru of Sikhs, Guru Har Rai Sahib, the Sikh volunteer organisation Shree Ganga Nursery of Zirakpur in collaboration with Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee [...]

101 years old Sikh marathon runner to retire in Feb. 2013 after Hong Kong race

Baba Fauja Singh, a 101-year-old Sikh, who is regarded as the world's oldest marathon runner will quit after one final run at next month's Hong Kong race, media reports said.

Promote rural sports to curb drugs menace in Punjab – Elders responsible for youth’s alienation from cultural values: Baba Fauja Singh

Bathinda/Ludhaina, Punjab (January 24, 2013): According to a news report by Hindustan Times (HT) Baba Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathon runner at 102, has given the state a tip to maintain stamina in the long race against drug abuse.

101 years old Sikh marathon runner led anti-drugs awareness rally at Amloh (Punjab)

Amloh, Punjab (January 22, 2013): As per information 101 years old Sikh marathon runner Baba Fauja Singh led an anti-drugs awareness rally at Amloh, Punjab. The rally was reportedly organized by an education institute named Desh Bhagat Private University.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana presented before Rajpura court; Next court appearance on Jan 28 & Feb 04

Patiala, Punjab (January 21, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was brought out of Patiala jail for the first time after the postponement of death sentence in March 2012.

Re-building Punjab: Political Economy, Society and Values – conference at UC Santa Cruz on March 29-30

Santa Cruz/California, United States (January 15, 2013): It is learnt that on March 29-30, 2013, conference, with the theme, “Re-building Punjab: Political Economy, Society and Values” at University of California, Santa Cruz, California (United States).

Appellate Tribunal to review Sadda Haq movie that was banned by CBFC in India

Ludhina, Punjab (January 14, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the producers of “Sadda Haq” movie have appealed to Film Certification Appellate Tribunal against the ban imposed by India's Centeral Board of Film Certification on the movie.

Role of the Left in Punjab

It is hardly a matter of debate. It is known to every politically awakened person that the Left has got marginalized in Punjab. The political decline the Left suffered in Punjab, however, can not be taken up as an isolated development, divorced from the all-India phenomenon. In fact, the Left in Punjab is not only closely associated with activities of the Left all over the country but it has also been impacted by the state of International communism and efficacy of Left movements world over.

Five arrested by Mansa police for allegedly pasting pro-Khalistan posters

Mansa, Punjab (December 31, 2012): As per media reports the Mansa police arrested five persons on December 31, 2012 for allegedly pasting Pro-Khalistan posters. As per police such pro-Khalistan posters were also containing "seditious material" spreading hatred among religious communities.

Paying glowing tributes to Sahibzada’s, SYP urges youth to overcome petty temptations and fears

Kartarpur/Jalandhar (December 27, 2012): To commemorate the martyrdom day of two younger sons and mother of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, the 'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) today organized a ‘Khalsa March’ in the town of Kartarpur, 15 kms from here.

Study reveals that Punjab’s toxic water causing stillbirths & infant health hazards

Chandigarh/Punjab (December 24, 2012): As per reports the toxic groundwater in Punjab villages along with five major waste drains ——Buddha Nala, Hudiara, Kala Singha, East Bein and Tung Dhab —is having dangerous fallout.

A letter to Egypt from Punjab (Canadian Sikh Coalition)

Dear Egypt, I am writing you this letter in hopes that you will clarify the following questions for me; who is Thomas Friedman? And why is he giving you such terrible advice? I don’t understand why a man so far away from your struggle would tell you to become like another struggle he is foreign to.

EcoFest – Environmentally tied talent competition is announced for Punjab Students

Washington, United States (December 22, 2012): EcoSikh, an international environmental body, launched an art and a creativity contest for youth of Punjab in collaboration with a Punjab NGO called Sukrit. Hundreds of Students from all across North India are expected to take part in this unique competition.

IHRO expresses concern over drug addiction in Punjab

Ludhiana, Punjab (October 06, 2013): At a meeting organized by The International Human Rights Organization (IHRO), the leadership expressed its concerns over growing drug addiction ...

Rail-school bus accident claimed life of at-least four school children in Punjab

Baba Bakala, Punjab (July 30, 2012): A tragic rail-shcool bus accident near Baba Bakala has claimed five students. As per reports a speeding mini local train rammed into their school bus at an unmanned railway crossing at Kot Mehtab Singh village near here this morning.

Bus carrying school children collided with rail near Rayya – deaths feared

Rayya, Punjab (July 30, 2012): Ominous news reports have been received from Rayya, Punjab where a school bus is reported to have collided with a rail. Initial reports available with Sikh Siyasat suggest that there were approximately 20-25 school children in the school bus and deaths are feared. There is no confirmation as regards death toll as incident has taken place a short while ago.

Heritage Haweli related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh destroyed in Pakistan

Amritsar, Punjab (January 10, 2011): As per certain media reports a Heritage Haweli related to Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjeet Singh located in Gujranwala (West Punjab) in Pakistan was today destroyed by a certain groups of persons, who want to built a commercial shopping mall at that place,

Peer Mohammad to stop Advani’s Rath Yatra from entering Punjab

Moga, Punjab (October 14, 2011): Karnail Singh Peer Mohamman, head of Peer Mohammad faction of All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF - Peer Mohammad) announced that it will not allow L.K. Advani’s Rath Yatra to enter the State of Punjab because of Advani’s history of spreading communal disharmony and provoking violence against religious minorities during his previous Yatras.

Punjab-wide Environment Network formed through EcoSikh

Ludhiana ( July 02, 2011): A gathering of Punjab wide meeting of environment activists , religious organizations and Industry leaders ended with forming a network to save Punjab’s environment. Washington based organization, EcoSikh hosted a environment summit which included the grass root environment organizations, activists, Government agencies, Industrialists and educationists from throughout the Punjab at Ramgariah Girls College, Millar Ganj at Ludhiana.

EcoSikh President to visit Punjab

Ludhiana (June 11, 2011): Dr. Rajwant Singh, President of EcoSikh, from Washington will be visiting Punjab and other states in India from 16th June – 12th July, 2011. During these four weeks he plans to meet with prominent Sikh political and religious leaders and conducting several consultative sessions with various grass roots organizations to bring major changes in Punjab’s current environmental issues.

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